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Re: Can't access Global Menu or any Presets

2013-07-24 by c.jones1078

Think I spoke too soon. While I can now change presets, I can't enter edit mode. 


--- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "c.jones1078" <chrispopovski@...> wrote:
>
> Mark, that worked! 
> 
> I was able to access the Global Setup mode. I'm now attempting to restore the factory presets. I don't even want them to be honest, I only plan on using the BCR to control my hardware synths. Is there a better way to reset the machine? 
> 
> --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "Mark v.d. Berg" <markwinvdb@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In bc2000@yahoogroups.com, "c.jones1078" <chrispopovski@> wrote:
> > > When I hit the edit then store buttons, they do not stay lit so I can't change any global settings or choose an operating mode. Also, with the exception of the push encoder group buttons, all of the buttons don't do anything but say 'on' when I press them and then say 'off' when I let go. The unit is on Preset 1 with no way of changing it. 
> > 
> > Maybe memory preset 1 redefines the four function keys (STORE, LEARN, EDIT and EXIT) as "ordinary" buttons.
> > Does pressing ">" move you to preset 2? If not, this could mean that preset 1 also redefines the "<" and ">" buttons as "ordinary" ones.
> > 
> > To circumvent memory preset 1:
> > When the unit is off, hold STORE and EXIT, then press the POWER button: the display should say "Init" briefly, after which you get a clean (temporary) preset and you should be able to execute EDIT + STORE to enter Global Setup ("EG") mode.
> > For more information, see section 22 of "BC MIDI Implementation.pdf" (http://home.kpn.nl/f2hmjvandenberg281/bc2000.html).
> > 
> > > I've tried resetting it and re-updating the firmware countless times with no change.
> > 
> > If the display briefly says "1.10" after power-up, the firmware is totally fine and re-updating it is completely useless.
> > 
> > Hope this helps,
> > Mark.
> >
>

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